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Ascending Aorta without graft

Date: Feb 27, 2019

Question:

What CPT code would be appropriate when performing an ascending aorta without any type of prosthetic and/or graft? This is a new procedure similar to anastomosis, preventing the patient from incurring any future infections or complications because the body fights any foreign implanted materials. The closest CPT code is 33860. The description does state "when performed'; however, is that only directed to the valve suspension or can it refer to the graft as well?

Question ID : 12143
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